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Learn about open burning in Mesa County

Agricultural burn permits

  • Agricultural Burn Permit holders who reside in Mesa County, but outside of the City of Grand Junction, can burn year-round.

  • Agricultural Burn Permit holders within city limits can only burn during designated open burn seasons.

  • If you have questions about the online system, call us at 970-248-6900.

Mesa County Public Health Open Burn Rules.pdf

Residential burn permits

Residential Burn Permits are only valid during open burn seasons.

Mesa County dates 

  • Spring Open Burn Season: March 1 through May 31
  • Fall Open Burn Season: September 1 through October 31

City of Grand Junction dates

  • Spring Open Burn Season – March 1 through April 30
  • Fall Open Burn Season – September 1 through September 30

Burn Season resources

What Should I Know About Burning Regulations pdf

 

Open Burn Guide (English) 

Spanish What Should I Know About Burning Regulations pdf

 

Open Burn Guide (Español) 

Burn Permits

Community Services Building (Public Health)

510 29 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-12:00 pm